Happiness Mindset

In this episode you’ll discover a simple  3-step process to help ensure you are easily able to use Mindful Awareness to prepare for and then drift off to a deep, restful sleep.

Timestamps Below

Join Stress Solutions, LLC CEO Stephen Carter as he leads you through an easy, effective Mindful Way Awareness technique that will have you falling off to sleep night after night.

To get your free copy of the 1-page “3-Step Guide for a Mindful Way Good Night’s Sleep” Steve talks about in the episode, create an email, place, “3-Step Sleep Guide” in the subject line, and address the email to [email protected]. You can leave the body of the message blank.

You can email Steve with any questions about the process or otherwise contact him for any reason by emailing [email protected].

Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:33 - Show and host info;
01:14 - Who is show for?
02:11 - Why we experience insomnia;
03:36 - 3 steps to sleep;
04:07 - How to get a free guide for this method;
04:56 - Step 1 - 1 hour before bed;
06:06 - Step 2 - 10 minutes before bedtime;
08:05 - Step3 - settle into bed;
08:57 - How to contact host;
09:41 - How to follow / subscribe to podcast.

Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC; website: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Email: [email protected].

To subscribe / follow this podcast so you’ll never miss an episode or to listen to previous episodes, visit https://www.MindfulWayLiving.com.

Technical information:

Recorded and initial edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits done with Audacity. Leveled using Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320.

Key words:

insomnia, sleep, mindful, mindfulness, mindful awareness, present moment, present moment awareness, meditation,

Is possible to release painful thoughts and feelings by simply observing how those thoughts and feelings are perceived in mind and body?

Yes it is.

In this episode you learn how to do exactly that. By applying the simple technique you learn in this episode, you can experience the benefits that come with letting go of painful thoughts and feelings that don't serve you.

Your host, Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC, takes you through the releasing process step by step. Once you learn this process, you can apply it to any unwanted painful emotion whenever you choose.

You'll also discover why the two ways we usually try to handle painful emotions - distraction and lashing out - can make those painful thoughts even worse.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:37 - Host and show info;
02:40 - How we normally deal with unwanted thoughts and feelings;
05:57 - Lashing out;
07:28 - The third way - Mindful Observation;
09:16 - Negative emotions want to leave;
09:59 - Demonstration of releasing painful feelings with awareness;
16:17 - How to apply this process to any unwanted feelings;
16:52 - How to contact host.

Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC.

Contact email: [email protected]; Websites: https://www.MindfulWayLiving.com and https://www.EFT-MD.com.

Technical Information:

Recorded and initial edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits and processing done with Audacity and Levelator. Rendered at 16 Lufs with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320.

Key words:

mindful, mindfulness, present moment, present moment awareness, letting go, emotional balance, emotional neutrality, emotional release,

This audio is being published in two podcasts: "Mindful Way Living" and "Easy Stress Cures" because the information is relevant to listeners of both podcasts. Timestamps for topics below.

In this episode you discover and experience an easy method to create Mindful Awareness called the VAK Process for Present Moment Awareness.

The V stands for Visual; the A represents Auditory; and, the K is for Kinesthetic Touch.

The purpose of the Mindful Way Living show is to share tools, tips, and techniques for you to uncover the natural ability you already own: the ability to consistently enjoy a state of Present Moment Awareness so you can be at your best physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

If Stress Mastery and Mindfulness are important to you, but you simply don't have the time or inclination to sit for hours of formal meditation, I encourage you to follow the Mindful Way Living podcast so you will never miss an episode.  Find us at www.MindfulWayLiving.com.

Timestamps for topics:

00:00 - Episode topic and Intro;
00:24 - Show and host info;
01:31 - Show and host info;
02:24 - Easy way to experience mindful awareness with the VAK Method;
02:59 - How it works;
03:37 - Visual awareness;
05:30 - Auditory sound awareness;
07:35 - Kinesthetic touch awareness;
10:10 - Return to normal awareness and savor your experience;
11:02 - VAK - foundation meditation experience;
12:45 - How to subscribe / follow the show and contact host.

Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC.

Contact email: [email protected].

Technical information:

Recording and initial editing done with Audacity. Final editing and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320

Key words:

mindful, mindfulness, present moment, mindful meditation, meditation, calm, relax, relaxation, relaxation response, stress,

In this episode you learn an easy way to use your morning coffee, tea, or other beverage to create a state of mindfulness you can enjoy throughout your day.

Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC.
Website: https://www.MindfulWayLiving.com.
Email: [email protected].

Technical information:

Intro segment recorded with Twisted Wave; preliminary editing done with Twisted Wave and Audacity; final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320.

Key words:

mindfulness, mindful awareness, mindful meditation, meditation, present moment, present moment awareness, this moment, in the now, be present,

This new "Mindful Way Living" show replaces the "Less Stress More Joy" show.

My purpose for creating this new show is to give you more powerful tools for creating deeper states of Mindfulness and Present Moment Awareness than was possible in the previous show.

This new show is for you if you want to experience the benefits of Mindfulness and Present Moment Awareness throughout your day.

The tools, tips, and techniques in episodes ahead take you beyond meditation to a mindset of consistent Mindful Awareness for optimum wellbeing and Mindful Way Living.

Find more details at our new, very much a work in progress website, https://www.MindfulWayLiving.com website.

Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC.

Contact email: [email protected].

Technical information:

Recorded and first edits using Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Shure SM58.

In this episode you'll learn to apply 3 simple words to help diffuse a potentially heated conversation. Those 3 words are, "That sounds frustration".

Why This Works

When we're angry and upset, we want to be heard. We want our feelings acknowledged. We don't want to hear anything like, "You're over reacting".

Saying, "That sounds frustrating" lets the other person know he or she is being heard and their feelings are being acknowledged.

As the charged behavior begins to lesson, you can then say 3 more words. Those 3 words are: "Tell me more". Invite the other person to expand on why they're so upset to discover what is really beneath the initial reaction.

Finally, you can re-validate their feelings by saying, "I can only imagine how that must have felt".

Avoid saying, "I know how you feel", because you can't know how they feel. You can only imagine how they might have felt.

At this point, the person will likely be open to hear what you have to say provided you offer your comments in a caring, kind, and supportive way.
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Resource tip mentioned in the episode:
"Use these three words when dealing with conflict";
Link: https://forge.medium.com/use-these-three-words-when-dealing-with-conflict-2fd81fc1ab6a
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Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC; https://www.EFT-MD.com;
Contact Email: [email protected];
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Technical Information:

Initial recording and editing done with Audacity. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Shure SM58.

Key Words:
conflict, conversation, heated conversation, argument, peaceful resolution, conflict resolution,

Note: This content was also published in an "Easy Stress Cures" episode.

In this episode you learn a simple, 3-question process to avoid conversational stress and improve interpersonal communications.

Those 3 questions are:

1. Does this need to be said?
2. Do I need to say it?
3. Do I need to say it now?

These 3 questions were highlighted in an article published on the Inc.com website:

Author: JUSTIN BARISO@JUSTINJBARISO, Title: "Why Emotionally Intelligent Minds Embrace the 3-Question RuleA few seconds can make a huge difference.:

Link: https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/why-emotionally-intelligent-minds-embrace-3-question-rule.html?fbclid=IwAR2Jo1Sdhx6DQtRPloqLDjvnhaTCHJoOqJ2VSYzl58pxmPA66eOo2raJuqw.

Host Information:

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC.
Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com;
Contact email: [email protected].

Technical Information:

Recording and first editing DAW: Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Sudotack.

Key Words:

stress, calm, relationships, communications, better questions, conversations, better communications, calmer conversations, less stress,

Time and how you invest it is the most important ingredient in the happiness recipe.

In this brief episode host Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC shares why your choices about how you invest the precious resource of time will have profound and long lasting effects on your emotional happiness and even your physical wellbeing.

Taking lessons from singer / songwriter Harry Chapin's poignant song, "Cat's in the Cradle", we explore how your choices about time can shape your life in ways that may not be obvious until years have passed by.
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Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

The story behind, "Cat's in the Cradle" by singer - songwriter Harry Chapin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etundhQa724

Stress Solutions, LLC:
https://www.EFT-MD.com;
Host Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC;
Email Contact: [email protected];

Technical Information:

Recording and first edits done with Audacity. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro;

Filters and Plugins: 2 de-essers, 1 de-click, and default voice profiler.

Microphone: EV RE320
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Key Words:

Harry Chapin, Cat's in the Cradle, happiness, time investment, time and happiness, wellbeing, stress, joy, happy, joyful, life satisfaction,

In this episode you discover how a near full moon, singing frogs, open windows, and flying bats connected a lady to this present moment and created a sense of love and joy in heart and mind.

You and I can use this experience to create our own present moment joy by choosing to connect to what is and then saver this present moment. By doing so, you'll enhance wellbeing of heart, mind and body.

Host: Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC.
Website: www.EFT-MD.com.
Email: [email protected].

Technical information:

Recording and first edits DAW: Twisted Wave.
Final edits and rendering DAW: Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320.

Key words: present moment, calm, still, stillness, be present, being present, happy, happiness, this moment,

In this episode you learn

- A simple, effective way to identify activities and circumstances that bring a sense of happiness;
- Why and how to rank those activities and circumstances so you can concentrate on engaging those that truly speak to your soul;
- How to find time for those special activities and circumstances by identifying and eliminating low value time wasters;
- The one simple step that guarantees you'll engage in happiness creating activities.

Timestamps:

00:00 - What this episode is about;
00:42 - Info about this podcast;
01:34 - How to do more of what makes you happy;
08:30 - How and why to contact host Stephen Carter

Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC.

Website for Stress Solutions, LLC: https://www.EFT-MD.com.
Email contact: [email protected];

Podcasts recommended during this episode:

"Less Stress More Joy" and "Easy Stress Cures" - http://www.MindOverStress.us;

"EFT Tapping Junction" - https://www.eft-md.com/eft-tapping-junction-podcast.html;

Technical information:

Originally recorded and first edit done with Audacity;
Final edits and rendering done using Hindenburg Journalist Pro;
Microphone: EV RE320.

Other podcast episodes available at http://www.MindOverStress.us;

Key words: happy, happiness, joy, joyful, emotional balance, smile, stress, stress solutions, Stephen Carter, Steve Carter,